AmericanK9
Board-and-train programs customized per dog, serving the Maryland, DC and Virginia area.
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Board & train dog training in Baltimore, MD
9 board and train programs listed in and around Baltimore. Each one is an immersive program where your dog stays with the trainer — typically two to four weeks — rather than attending weekly classes. Part of the Baltimore Area area — 18 programs across 9 cities within a drive.
Programs in Baltimore
Bmore Zen Dog Training
Woman-owned Baltimore trainer offering 4- and 5-week board and train programs where the dog stays with the trainer. The 5-week program covers anxiety, fear aggression, resource guarding and leash reactivity.
- Length
- 4-5 weeks
- Price
- $5,400–$6,250
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Breakthrough K9 Training
Dogs live with the trainers for typically 2 to 5 weeks of daily training and exercise.
- Length
- 2-5 weeks
- Price
- $2,475–$4,575
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- Trainer's home
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Buck Wild Dog Training
Baltimore trainer offering board-and-train programs in addition to one-on-one obedience sessions.
- Length
- 3 weeks
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Calm on Command K9
Baltimore trainers who take 2-3 dogs at a time. Dogs live with them for 2-, 4-, 5- or 6-week board and train (bootcamp) programs covering on- and off-leash obedience and behavior modification.
- Length
- 2-6 weeks
- Price
- $2,950–$6,950
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DW Dog Training (Denise Willis Dog Training, LLC)
Denise Willis, who has trained dogs since 2001, runs a board and train in which the dog lives in her home, not a kennel, for two or three weeks. The program ends with handover lessons for the owner.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- $3,600–$4,800
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
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Monument City Dog
Boutique board-and-train where dogs live in the trainer's home with 24/7 structure, covering obedience, off-leash and behavior modification.
- Length
- 3-4 weeks
- Price
- $3,350–$4,450
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- Trainer's home
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Mutt Magic Training
Offers one-, two- and four-week board and train programs; a non-refundable $200 deposit is required, with the balance due at drop-off. The site lists Baltimore, Bel Air and Fallston locations.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- $1,000–$3,500
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Scarlet K9
Minimum 2-3 week board-and-train for obedience, manners and behavior problems, with go-home coaching and lifetime support, for dogs 6 months and up.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- from $3,000
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What board and train costs in Baltimore
Most programs in the Baltimore area fall between $1,500 and $6,000. The spread comes down to three things: how long your dog stays, how many dogs the trainer handles at once, and whether you need behavior work or just obedience. A two-week obedience program sits at the low end; four to six weeks of behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top.
Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? Equipment, the go-home lesson, and follow-up sessions are sometimes bundled and sometimes billed separately, which can move the real total by several hundred dollars.
More detail: what board and train actually costs, based on the programs here that publish a price, and how long a program should be.
Board and train in Baltimore — FAQ
How much does board and train cost in Baltimore, MD?
Board and train programs in and around Baltimore, MD generally run $1,500–$6,000 depending on length and intensity. Two-week obedience programs sit at the lower end; multi-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several of the 9 programs listed here publish pricing, but most quote after an evaluation — request quotes from two or three to compare what is actually included.
How do I choose a board and train program in Baltimore, MD?
Visit in person before booking. Ask how many dogs the trainer takes at once, who will personally handle your dog, where dogs sleep, what methods and equipment are used, and how many follow-up lessons are included. Ask for references from clients with a dog like yours. A trainer who welcomes a facility tour and answers method questions plainly is worth more than one with a slicker website.
Do Baltimore, MD trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?
Some do, particularly for clients within a metro radius, and a few include transport in the program price. Others require you to drop off and pick up yourself — which many trainers prefer anyway, since the pick-up visit doubles as your go-home lesson. Ask when you request a quote; it is listed inconsistently on trainer websites.
What if there is no board and train near me in Baltimore, MD?
Board and train is one of the few dog training services people routinely travel for, precisely because the dog stays on site — you make the drive twice rather than weekly. It is common to use a trainer one to three hours away, and some programs draw clients from neighboring states. Widen your search to the state page before settling for a program you are unsure about.